Philips Camcorder VR670B 58 User Manual
Table of contents  
Recording without automatic switch-off ................................................... 25  
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording) . 26  
Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes ................................................ 26  
Lining up recordings (assemble cut) ........................................................... 26  
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) ................................................. 27  
Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD  
LINK) ................................................................................................................ 28  
A
Introduction .................................... 2  
Dear Philips customer, .................................................................................... 2  
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 3  
Supplied accessories ........................................................................................ 3  
Important notes regarding operation .......................................................... 4  
Special functions of your new video recorder .......................................... 5  
H
Programming a recording  
(TIMER) .............................................. 29  
B
Connecting the video recorder ..... 6  
Preparing the remote control for operation ............................................. 6  
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set ........................................ 6  
Connecting with a scart cable ....................................................................... 7  
Connecting without a scart cable ................................................................. 8  
Connecting additional devices ....................................................................... 9  
General information ...................................................................................... 29  
Programming a recording (with 'ShowView') .......................................... 29  
Problems and solutions for programmed recordings ............................ 31  
Programming a recording (without ShowView) ...................................... 32  
Problem solving for programmed recordings .......................................... 33  
Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER' .................................... 34  
Problems and solutions for programmed recordings ............................ 35  
How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) . 36  
CInstalling your video recording ... 10  
Initial installation ............................................................................................. 10  
Decoder allocation ........................................................................................ 11  
Manual TV channel search ............................................................................ 12  
Using the satellite receiver ........................................................................... 14  
Automatic TV channel search ..................................................................... 14  
Monitor function ............................................................................................ 15  
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually ............................................... 15  
Setting on-screen menu language ............................................................... 16  
Setting the time and date .............................................................................. 17  
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Other functions ............................ 37  
Changing the video (colour) system .......................................................... 37  
Child lock ......................................................................................................... 38  
Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off or on ................................... 38  
Switch off the clock display .......................................................................... 39  
Continuous playback ..................................................................................... 40  
Automatic switch-off ..................................................................................... 40  
Selecting the sound channel ......................................................................... 41  
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Important notes for operation .... 18  
Navigation in the screen menu ................................................................... 18  
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Suppressing interference ............. 42  
Optimising the modulator ............................................................................ 42  
Switching the modulator on / off ................................................................ 43  
EPlayback ........................................ 19  
Playing cassettes .............................................................................................. 19  
Playing back NTSC cassettes ....................................................................... 20  
Displaying current tape position ................................................................. 20  
Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning) ............................ 21  
Still picture / slow motion ............................................................................ 21  
Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and  
K
Before you call an engineer ......... 44  
HOTLINE telephone numbers .................................................................... 44  
rewind) ............................................................................................................. 22  
Instant View ..................................................................................................... 22  
Automatic search for a tape position (index search) ............................. 22  
Automatic search for a blank space on the tape ..................................... 23  
F
Eliminating picture interference . 24  
Optimising tracking ........................................................................................ 24  
Optimising still picture .................................................................................. 24  
G
Manual recording .......................... 25  
General information ...................................................................................... 25  
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Additional TV functions  
Hold down TV and select the corresponding function using the following buttons.  
STANDBY/ON m  
MUTE y  
AV  
Standby : To switch off the TV  
TV sound off: To switch the sound on or off  
To switch the TV to Audio/Video in-socket  
Select: To select a programme number  
Select: To select a programme number  
TV volume: TV volume down  
P ;q  
P =r  
QSr  
SqP  
TV volume: TV volume up  
Front of the device  
STANDBY/ON m/I  
Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a  
programmed recording (TIMER)  
RECORD n  
Record: To record the TV channel selected at this moment  
Select: One line or programme number down  
Select: One line or programme number up  
PROGRAMME r  
PROGRAMME q  
STOP/EJECT ?  
H
Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette  
Rewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:  
reverse scanning  
G
Playback: To play a cassette  
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Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during  
PLAYBACK: forward scanning  
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The symbols on your video recorder  
display  
These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:  
This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol.  
LP  
When you have switched on the LP (Long Play) function or when you  
play a tape that has been recorded in LP (Long Play).  
When you have switched on the child lock.  
When a satellite recording has been programmed.  
DEC  
When a decoder has been allocated to the TV channel (currently  
selected programme number on the video recorder) you have currently  
selected on the video recorder.  
When you play a cassette that has been recorded with hifi sound, or  
when a hifi sound is transmitted.  
When you are making a recording.  
k
When you have programmed a recording or when a programmed  
recording is being made.  
D
When you are programming daily recordings.  
W
When you are programming weekly recordings.  
When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.  
When the date of the programmed recording is shown.  
When the start time of the programmed recording is shown.  
When the programme number of the programmed recording is shown.  
When the end time of the programmed recording is shown.  
DATE  
START  
PROG.  
END  
VPS/PDC  
Video Programming System / Programme Delivery Control: when a VPS  
or PDC code is being transmitted.  
Display of programme number of the TV channel / tape position /  
channel name / function.  
Tape position in seconds.  
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AIntroduction  
Dear Philips customer,  
Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly  
translated. I have been employed by Philips for this reason.  
Allow me to introduce myself.  
My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in  
operating your new device. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the  
following information:  
Excuse me?  
Tip  
Problem  
For experts  
Here I will be  
explaining seemingly  
unimportant things.  
Here I will be giving  
you instructions on  
functions that help  
make it easier to  
use your device.  
Here I will help you  
to find the cause of  
problems and their  
solutions.  
Here I will be giving  
you instructions on  
functions that are  
necessary for special  
applications.  
I hope you have lots of fun with your new device.  
Phil  
P.S. If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful  
information in the chapter 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the  
problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding  
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction  
manual.  
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Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders.  
Thank you for buying a VR670B-VR670W/58 .  
Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains  
important information and notes regarding operation.  
The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a  
cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.  
Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in  
order to become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).  
Your Philips team hopes that you  
will enjoy using your new video  
recorder.  
This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS video cassettes.  
Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with a suitable  
adapter.  
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.  
Specifications  
Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz  
Energy consumption : 16W  
Energy consumption (Standby): less than 4W (clock display switched off)  
Rewind time: approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-180)  
Dimensions in cm (B/H/T): 38.0/9.3/26.0  
Number of video heads : 4  
Number of video heads (HIFI): 2  
Recording/playback time: 4 hours (SP) (cassette E-240)  
8 hours (LP) (cassette E-240)  
Supplied accessories  
Operating instructions  
Remote control and batteries  
Antenna cable  
Power cable  
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Important notes regarding operation  
Danger: High voltage!  
Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!  
The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please  
leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel.  
As soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components  
that are in constant operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect  
it from the power supply.  
These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.  
Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.  
Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging of the video  
recorder in a way that helps to protect the environment.  
This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the  
possibilities for recycling your old device.  
Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do not  
place the device on an unsteady base.  
Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or the like on  
the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, immediately disconnect the video recorder from the  
power supply and call After-sales Service for advice.  
Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).  
Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects within the openings or ventilation slots.  
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Special functions of your new video  
recorder  
Your PHILIPS video recorder is not just for recording and playing back VHS cassettes. It also has  
a whole range of special functions which will make the day-to-day use of your new video  
recorder much easier.  
Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. For old and  
often-used video cassettes, this system reduces interference. For new or high quality cassettes, it  
emphasises the details.  
When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the wall socket, you will  
be welcomed with a screen menu. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the 'intelligent  
help line' for the next step. Enjoy the automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic  
time setting.  
Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver.  
The precision tape drive from Philips provides short rewind times and automatic tape length  
recognition.  
Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a  
telephone call. Simply enter the number code associated with your television programme. This  
number is located in your favourite television listings magazine.  
ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The ShowView  
system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the  
serial number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the  
back of the device.  
MODEL NO.  
PROD. NO.  
VR670B-VR670W/58  
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BConnecting the video recorder  
Preparing the remote control for  
operation  
The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder  
packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the  
following section.  
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2
Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).  
Open the remote control's battery compartment and place the  
batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery  
compartment.  
The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 meters.  
Connecting your video recorder to the TV  
set  
The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV  
programmes using your video recorder.  
We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and video recorder.  
What is a scart cable?  
The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture,  
sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no  
loss of quality during the picture or sound transfer.  
When you install your video recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:  
'Connecting with a scart cable'  
If your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a scart cable.  
'Connecting without a scart cable'  
If you do not wish to use a scart cable.  
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Connecting with a scart cable  
Have the following cables ready:  
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).  
1
2
3
Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the  
socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.  
Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV at the  
back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input  
socket at the back of the TV set.  
Plug one end of a scart cable into the scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 at  
the back of the video recorder and the other end into the suitable  
scart socket on your TV set reserved for the video recorder  
operation (see your TV's operating instructions).  
My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should I use?  
Select that scart socket which is suited for the video output as well as for the  
video input.  
My TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socket.  
Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.  
4
5
Switch on the TV set.  
Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket  
4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall  
socket.  
6
If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically  
switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT',  
'0', 'AV', you will see the following picture:  
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aMy screen is empty  
CONGRATULATIONS  
YOU NOW OWN A NEW  
PHILIPS  
b Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket  
by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.  
VIDEO RECORDER  
b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme  
number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your  
TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).  
CONTINUEpOK  
Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.  
Connecting without a scart cable  
Have the following cables ready:  
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied).  
1
2
Switch off your TV set.  
Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial input socket of the TV  
set. Insert it into the socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.  
3
Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV at the  
back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input  
socket at the back of the TV set.  
4
5
Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket  
4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall  
socket.  
Switch on your TV set and select the programme number used for  
video playback on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).  
Which programme number is used for video recorder operation?  
To ensure the stability of the television picture during cassette playback  
(prevention of waves or streaks), special programme numbers have been set  
aside on the TV for the use of video recorders. This is usually the highest  
possible programme number, e.g. '12', '16', '99' or even programme number  
'0'. For more information, please see your TV's operating instructions.  
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Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channel  
search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'test  
image' appears.  
aI do not see a 'test screen'  
CONGRATULATIONS  
YOU NOW OWN A NEW  
PHILIPS  
b Check the cable connections.  
b The video recorder 'transmits' on the 591MHz frequency (channel 36)  
Repeat the channel search on your TV set.  
VIDEO RECORDER  
CONTINUEpOK  
Save this programme number setting on your TV set for video  
recorder operation.  
Programme number for video recorder operation  
You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as  
you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used  
in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).  
You can find more details in chapter 'Initial Installation'.  
Connecting additional devices  
You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the  
socket EXT.2AV. 2  
.
Two audio sockets AUDIO OUT L R are located on the back of the video recorder (audio  
signal output left/right). These can be used to connect stereo systems.  
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CInstalling your video recording  
Initial installation  
This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automatically  
seeks out and stores all available TV channels.  
'Aim' correctly  
In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time.  
When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder  
and not at the TV set.  
Connecting additional devices  
After you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver, etc.) through  
the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise  
them and save them.  
1
2
Confirm the image on the TV screen by pressing the OK button on  
the remote control.  
Select the desired language for the on-screen menu by pressing  
P =r or P ;q .  
What is an onꢀscreen menu?  
The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new  
video recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen  
in the corresponding language.  
3
4
Confirm with OK .  
Select the country of your residence with P =r or P ;q .  
If your country does not appear, select 'OTHERS'.  
Confirm with OK .  
The automatic TV channel search starts. This picture will appear on  
the screen:  
AUTO TUNING  
aThe video recorder does not find any TV channels during the  
search  
SEARCHING  
b Select channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the saved TV channel on the  
TV set?  
00 TV CHANNELS FOUND  
If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial socket), video  
recorder, TV set.  
b Please have patience.  
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PLEASE WAIT...  
The video recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find  
and save the largest possible number of TV channels. It is possible that the  
TV channels in your country are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As  
soon as this range is reached during the search, the video recorder will find  
the TV channels.  
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When the automatic TV channel search is complete, 'STORED' will  
briefly appear on the TV screen.  
'YEAR', 'MONTH', 'DATE', 'TIME' will appear on the TV screen.  
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Check the year in line 'YEAR'. If required, please change the year with  
the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.  
CLOCK  
YEAR  
è 2001  
01  
p
MONTH  
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8
Select the next line with P ;q or P =r .  
DATE  
01  
TIME  
20:00  
ON  
SMART CLOCK  
Check if the displayed settings for 'MONTH', 'DATE' and 'TIME' are  
correct.  
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EXITpMENU STOREpOK  
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When all information is correct, save by pressing OK . 'STORED' will  
briefly flash in the video recorder display.  
The initial installation is now complete.  
Satellite receiver  
If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section 'Using the  
satellite receiver'.  
Decoder  
If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next  
section.  
aSound disruptions can occur on several TV channels  
b If sound disruptions should occur for several saved TV channels or there is  
no sound at all, it is possible that the incorrect TV system was saved for  
this TV channel. In the chapter 'Manual TV channel search' you will find the  
information on how to change the TV system.  
Decoder allocation  
Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a commercially  
purchased or hired decoder without disturbances. You can connect such  
a
decoder  
(descrambler) to this video recorder. The following function will automatically activate the  
connected decoder for the desired TV channel.  
1
2
Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the programme number for the  
video recorder operation.  
Use the buttons P ;q , P =r on the video recorder or the  
number buttons 0-9 on the remote control to select the TV channel  
which you would like to allocate the decoder to.  
3
4
Press the button MENU on the remote control. The main menu will  
appear.  
Use the buttons P ;q or P =r to select the line 'MANUAL  
SEARCH' and confirm with OK .  
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6
Use the buttons P =r or P ;q to select the line 'DECODER'.  
MANUAL SEARCH  
Use the buttons QSr or SqP to select 'ON' (Decoder  
switched on).  
PROGRAMME NUMBER  
S-CHANNEL  
è P01  
NO  
p
CHANNEL NUMBER  
DECODER  
21  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO  
NICAM  
TV SYSTEM  
How can I switch off the decoder?  
Use the button SqP on the screen to select 'OFF' (Decoder switched  
off).  
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EXITpMENU  
STOREpOK  
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Confirm with OK .  
End with the button MENU .  
The decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.  
If this TV channel is chosen, the symbol 'DEC' will appear in the video recorder display.  
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Manual TV channel search  
In some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were not found and saved during the  
initial installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV channels must be searched for and  
stored manually.  
1
2
3
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
Press MENU on the remote control.  
The main menu will appear.  
Select line 'MANUAL SEARCH' using P =r or P ;q and confirm  
with OK .  
4
5
Select line 'PROGRAMME NUMBER' using P =r or P ;q .  
MANUAL SEARCH  
Using QSr or SqP , select the desired programme number  
that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'.  
PROGRAMME NUMBER  
S-CHANNEL  
è P01  
NO  
p
CHANNEL NUMBER  
DECODER  
21  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO  
NICAM  
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In line 'S-CHANNEL', select the desired display using SqP .  
TV SYSTEM  
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EXITpMENU STOREpOK  
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What is hidden behind the settings?  
'NO': Display/Entry of channels  
'YES': Display/Entry of special channels  
What is a special channel?  
TV channels are transmitted in certain pre-defined frequency ranges. These  
ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to  
each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified as special channels  
(hyperband channels).  
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In line 'CHANNEL NUMBER', enter the channel of the desired TV  
station using the number buttons 0-9 .  
aI don't know the channels for my TV stations  
b In this case, press SqP in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' to start the  
automatic channel search. A changing channel number will appear on the  
TV screen.  
Continue the automatic search until you have found the desired TV  
channel.  
What is NICAM?  
NICAM is  
a
digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can  
transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels. However, if  
you experience poor reception resulting in sound disruptions, you can turn off  
NICAM.  
In line 'NICAM', select 'OFF' using QSr or SqP .  
How can I change the TV transmission system of the TV channel?  
In line 'TV SYSTEM', select the corresponding TV system using QSr or  
SqP until the picture/sound disruptions are minimised.  
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Save the TV channel with OK . 'STORED' will briefly appear on the  
TV screen.  
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0
To search for other TV channels, begin again at step 3 .  
To end, press MENU .  
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Using the satellite receiver  
TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to the scart socket EXT.2AV. 2 ) are  
received on the video recorder on programme number 'E2'.  
To do this, select programme number 'E1' with 0 on the remote control and then select  
programme number 'E2' with P =r .  
You should select the TV channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the  
receiver itself.  
Automatic TV channel search  
During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel  
assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the video  
recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the TV  
channels already saved with the new ones.  
1
2
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will  
appear.  
3
4
5
Select line 'AUTO TUNING' using P =r or P ;q .  
Press OK .  
Select the country of your residence with P ;q or P =r .  
If your country doesn't appear, select 'OTHERS'.  
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7
Press OK .  
The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the video  
recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take  
several minutes.  
AUTO TUNING  
SEARCHING  
00 TV CHANNELS FOUND  
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When the TV channel search is complete, 'STORED' will briefly appear  
on the TV screen.  
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PLEASE WAIT...  
To end, press MENU .  
You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in the section 'Manual TV channel  
search'.  
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Monitor function  
You can switch back and forth between the TV picture and video recorder picture with  
MONITOR . But this only works when you use a scart cable to connect the video recorder to  
your TV set and your TV set responds to this switch-over.  
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually  
After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in  
which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme  
numbers) of the video recorder. You can use this function to individually sort the TV channels  
already saved or to delete unwanted TV channels or those with poor reception.  
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
2
3
4
Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.  
Select line 'TV CHANNEL ALLOC.' using P =r or P ;q .  
Confirm with OK .  
5
6
Using QSr or SqP , select the saved TV channel that you  
want to assign to the programme number 'P01'.  
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.  
ALLOCATE ON  
TV CHANNEL  
P01  
è BBC1  
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Confirm with OK . The following message will briefly appear on the  
TV screen: 'ALLOCATED ON P01'.  
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8
Then the sorting for the next highest programme number will appear  
on the screen, e.g. 'ALLOCATE ON P02'.  
Using QSr or SqP , select the saved TV channel that you  
want to assign to this programme number, e.g. 'P02'.  
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Deleting TV channels  
Using CLEAR (CL) you can delete unwanted TV channels or those with  
poor reception.  
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Confirm with OK . The following message will briefly appear on the  
TV screen: 'STORED'.  
aThe main menu will appear on the screen  
b After you have confirmed the last channel that can be sorted, you will  
automatically return to the main menu since no more TV channels can be  
assigned.  
To assign other TV channels to a programme number, repeat steps  
7 to 9 .  
A
B
Confirm the assignment of the TV channel with MENU .  
To exit the main menu, press MENU .  
Setting onꢀscreen menu language  
You have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the on-screen menu (OSD).  
However, the video recorder display will only display English text regardless of this setting.  
1
2
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.  
3
4
Select line 'LANGUAGE' and confirm with OK .  
MENU  
CLOCK  
AUTO TUNING  
Select the desired language with P =r or P ;q and confirm with  
OK .  
'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.  
MANUAL SEARCH  
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.  
RECORD SPEED  
AUTO STANDBY  
VIDEOSYSTEM  
LANGUAGE  
SPECIAL SETTINGS  
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To end, press MENU .  
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Setting the time and date  
If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually.  
If a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC (teletext/PDC) is stored under programme number  
'P01', time/date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information. (SMART CLOCK)  
1
2
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.  
3
4
Select line 'CLOCK' using P =r or P ;q and confirm with OK .  
Check the year in line 'YEAR'. If required, please change the year with  
the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.  
CLOCK  
YEAR  
è 2001  
01  
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MONTH  
5
6
Select the next line with P ;q or P =r .  
DATE  
01  
TIME  
20:00  
ON  
SMART CLOCK  
Check 'MONTH', 'DATE' and 'TIME' in the same way.  
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aTime/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting  
b With Smart Clock, time/date is transferred from the TV channel saved on  
'P01' and automatically corrected.  
Switch off Smart Clock. In line 'SMART CLOCK', select 'OFF' using  
QSr or SqP .  
You can switch on 'SMART CLOCK' again when you select 'ON'.  
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8
Check the displayed settings and confirm with OK .  
'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.  
To end, press MENU .  
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DImportant notes for operation  
You can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON m button, the number buttons  
0-9 or by putting in a cassette.  
Switching on  
If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it switches itself off automatically. This  
function can be deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video recorder as a TV receiver). For more  
information, please read the section 'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Additional functions'.  
Automatic switchꢀoff  
If you have switched the video recorder off with STANDBY/ON m , the time will show in the  
display, e.g. '18:00'.  
If the clock has not been set, '--:--' will appear.  
Time in the display  
When the video recorder is switched off and the time isn't shown in the video recorder display,  
the clock display may be switched off. You will find more information in the chapter 'Additional  
functions' section 'Switch off the clock display'.  
The video recorder should always be connected to the mains so as not to affect the use of the TV  
or programmed recordings.  
Your video recorder uses less than 4W (with clock display switched off).  
Energy consumption  
Power outage/no  
power  
Channel information remains saved for up to 1 year, the time and timer information is saved for up  
to 3 hours.  
The video recorder and the remote control have the option of an 'Emergency exit'. You can use  
the STANDBY/ON m button to interrupt any function or step during use.  
You can operate your device without worry. There is no risk whatsoever of damaging the video  
recorder by performing user steps incorrectly.  
Emergency exit  
Navigation in the screen menu  
You can check/change many functions and settings of your video recorder via the screen menu.  
The individual functions are selected as follows:  
Call up the menu: with MENU .  
MENU  
CLOCK  
AUTO TUNING  
MANUAL SEARCH  
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.  
RECORD SPEED  
AUTO STANDBY  
VIDEOSYSTEM  
LANGUAGE  
To select: with P =r or P ;q .  
To enter or change your selection: with the number buttons 0-9 or with QSr or  
SqP .  
To save or confirm: with OK .  
To cancel: with STANDBY/ON m .  
To end: with MENU .  
SPECIAL SETTINGS  
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EPlayback  
Playing cassettes  
You can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS video cassettes. You can operate  
the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder.  
What does VHS mean?  
'Video Home System' (VHS) has become the world-wide standard for the  
playback and recording of amateur video cassettes. This popular standard  
continues to be improved. Super VHS (S-VHS) provides a sharper picture and  
less noise. Digital VHS (D-VHS) works with digital picture and sound signals.  
Your video recorder can only record and play standard VHS cassettes.  
1
2
Put a cassette into the cassette slot.  
The cassette is inserted automatically. ' v ' will appear on the display.  
Press the Play button PLAY G to view the tape.  
This will, for example, appear in the display:  
aPicture/ sound quality is poor  
b When playing rental videos or older, poorer quality cassettes, it may not be  
possible to completely filter out picture and sound interference. This is not  
a fault in your machine.  
0:00:02  
Read the chapter 'Eliminating picture interference'.  
b During playback the automatic TV system will switch-over automatically. If  
picture/sound interference occurs, attempt to fix the problem by manually  
switching the TV system. In that case, turn to chapter 'Additional functions'  
section 'Switching the video (color) system'.  
3
4
To stop the playback, press STOP h on the remote control or  
STOP/EJECT ? on the video recorder.  
To eject the cassette, press STOP/EJECT ? on the video  
recorder when the video recorder stops the playback (STOP).  
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Automatic switchꢀoff of special functions  
Many functions (e.g. pause, still picture, search) switch themselves off  
automatically after a short time in order to protect the cassette and to save  
energy.  
Do I need to change the playback speed when playing back LP  
recordings?  
For playback, the correct recording speed 'SP' will automatically be selected.  
For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording speed  
(SP/LP)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.  
Playing back NTSC cassettes  
Cassettes that have been recorded in the NTSC standard (for example, American cassettes) can  
be played back using this video recorder. However, this only works on PAL-television sets which  
are suitable for a picture frequency of 60Hz.  
When you play an NTSC cassette '60HZ' will appear on the display.  
Some special features (for example, still picture) are not possible while you are playing an NTSC  
cassette.  
Displaying current tape position  
The display shows the tape position in hours, minutes and seconds. In addition, by pressing  
OK you can show the present tape position on the TV screen.  
The following information is displayed on the screen:  
e.g.: 0:02:45 Shows the tape position in hours, minutes and seconds.  
Moving/blinking arrow: This indicates the current tape position. The arrow moves in a line from  
left (tape start) to right (tape end).  
'REMAIN 0:06': will show the actual amount of playing/recording time left on the tape in hours  
and minutes.  
When you play an NTSC cassette, the video recorder will not show 'REMAIN 0:06'.  
How can I set the counter to '0:00:00'?  
You can set the counter to '0:00:00' using CLEAR (CL) .  
When you put a cassette in the machine, the counter will automatically reset  
to 0:00:00'.  
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b This occurs when there are no recordings on  
a
portion of  
a
tape.  
Therefore, the video recorder cannot receive any information from the  
tape. This is not a fault in your machine.  
aThe display/the screen shows '-0:01:20'  
b If you rewind a cassette from the tape position '0:00:00', the counter will  
show for instance, '-0:01:20' (the cassette will be rewound to 1 minute  
and 20 seconds before '0:00:00').  
a'ꢀ:ꢀꢀ' is displayed in the 'REMAIN' counter  
b This counter will automatically recognise the length of the tape. In addition,  
when you put in a cassette the video recorder must first calculate the time  
played. Therefore, '-:--' appears first and only after the tape has been  
running for a few seconds will the correct playing time be shown.  
Searching for a tape position with picture  
(scanning)  
1
2
While a cassette is playing, press H (reverse) or I (forward) one  
or more times. This will, for example, appear in the display:  
0:30:21  
To stop at a certain place on the tape, press PLAY G .  
Decreased picture quality  
Scanning interferes with the picture quality. The sound is switched off. This is  
not a fault in your machine.  
Still picture / slow motion  
1
During playback, press STILL R to stop the tape and display a still  
picture. This will, for example, appear in the display:  
0:00:02  
2
3
Each time you press STILL R , the picture will advance one frame.  
When you hold down the STILL R button, the tape will be played  
in slow motion.  
4
5
When you press I several times, you have a choice of several  
playback speeds for slow motion.  
To continue playback, press PLAY G .  
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Searching for tape position without  
picture (forward wind and rewind)  
1
2
3
Stop the tape with STOP h .  
Press H (reverse) or I (forward). This will, for example, appear  
in the display:  
0:30:21  
To stop at a certain place on the tape, press STOP h .  
Instant View  
With this function you can switch to picture search during wind and rewind.  
1
2
If you hold H (rewind) or I (wind) during wind or rewind, you  
will switch to picture search.  
As soon as you release the button, the video recorder will  
automatically switch back to rewind or wind.  
Automatic search for a tape position  
(index search)  
Every time a tape is recorded an index marking is written on the tape. This marking can be  
compared with a bookmark. These marked positions can be found again quickly and easily later  
by pressing a button.  
1
2
To search for the previous marking, press INDEX E and then H .  
For the next marking, press INDEX E and then I . This will, for  
example, appear in the display for the next marking.  
0:30:02  
3
As soon as the video recorder finds this marking, it automatically  
switches to playback.  
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Automatic search for a blank space on the  
tape  
You can search for space on the tape (at least 1 minute of blank tape) for a new recording, for  
example, after an existing recording on the tape.  
1
2
Press INDEX E . Then press STOP h . This will, for example,  
appear in the display:  
0:00:00  
As soon as the video recorder finds the corresponding tape position,  
it automatically switches to pause.  
aThe cassette is ejected  
b The video recorder was unable to find any blank space on the tape  
inserted.  
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FEliminating picture interference  
Optimising tracking  
This video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In order for the video heads to optimally  
read the video track of the newly inserted video cassette, the tape speed is slightly corrected  
automatically.  
In some cases however, interference will still occur.  
The following section will explain how to manually adjust the tracking settings.  
1
2
3
While a cassette is playing, hold P ;q until 'TRAC' (TRACking)  
appears in the display.  
Hold down the buttons P ;q or P =r until the playback quality is  
at its best.  
Wait a few seconds, until 'TRAC' disappears from the display.  
These selected picture settings will not change until you eject the cassette.  
Optimising still picture  
If the still picture vibrates vertically, you can improve the still picture as follows:  
1
2
During still picture, hold P ;q or P =r until the picture quality is  
at its best.  
'JITT' will appear in the display.  
When you release the button, 'JITT' will disappear.  
The video recorder will store these settings automatically.  
aI cannot reach optimal quality for the still picture  
b Interference which cannot be alleviated by this function can occur in  
cassettes of poor quality or camcorder cassettes .  
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GManual recording  
General information  
Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently  
being shown).  
If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without  
automatic switchꢀoff'.  
If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section  
'Recording with automatic switchꢀoff'. (e.g. not to record to the end of the tape)  
Read the section 'Automatic recording from a satellite receiver', if you want a recording  
to be controlled automatically by a satellite receiver.  
Recording without automatic switchꢀoff  
1
Insert a cassette.  
2
Use P ;q or P =r to select the programme number you want to  
record, for example, 'P01'. This will appear on the display:  
BBC1  
BBC1  
Station name  
If a TV station transmits a station name, it will be shown in the display.  
Programme numbers 'E1' 'E2'  
This programme number is provided for recording from external sources (via  
the scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 , EXT.2AV. 2 ) .  
3
4
To start recording, press RECORD n on the remote control or  
RECORD n on the video recorder. This will, for example, appear in  
the display:  
Displaying tape position  
Using OK you can show the tape position in the display.  
Stop recording with STOP h .  
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Recording with automatic switchꢀoff  
(OTR OneꢀTouchꢀRecording)  
1
2
Insert a cassette.  
Use P ;q or P =r to select the programme number you want to  
record.  
3
4
Press RECORD n on the remote control.  
Each time you press RECORD n you will add 30 minutes to the  
recording time.  
How can I clear the recording time just setted?  
To delete an entry, press CLEAR (CL) while the display shows the  
recording time.  
Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes  
All cassettes (except for rental and store cassettes) have a security tab on the back of the  
cassette (see arrow).  
To prevent recording over important recordings (erasing), you can remove this security tab or  
slide it to the left.  
If you later decide to record on a protected cassette, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape  
or slide the tab to the right.  
Lining up recordings (assemble cut)  
When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a short  
blank (flicker) can appear between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker.  
To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as follows:  
1
Find the tape position of the old recording where you want to insert  
the new recording.  
2
3
Look at the last minute of the old recording (playback).  
Press STOP h on the remote control at the tape position where the  
new recording is to go. 9 ' will appear on the display.  
4
5
Now start recording as usual by pressing RECORD n on the remote  
control.  
Stop recording with STOP h .  
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Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)  
You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it possible to record, for example,  
eight-hours instead of four-hours on an 'E240' (four-hour) cassette.  
For playback, the correct recording speed will automatically be selected.  
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
2
3
Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.  
Select line 'RECORD SPEED' using P =r or P ;q and confirm with  
OK .  
4
Select the required recording speed with QSr or SqP .  
'SP'/'LP' AUTO'  
'SP': StandardPlay (normal recording speed) offers the usual first-class picture  
quality.  
'LP': LongPlay (half recording speed, double recording time). 8 hours can be  
recorded on a 4 hour cassette (E240) with a somewhat reduced picture  
quality.  
'AUTO': AUTOmatic Long Play. If there is not enough space on the tape to  
record  
a
programmed recording in standard speed, the recording will  
automatically be made in 'LP' (Longplay). Otherwise, the recording speed will  
be 'SP' (Standardplay).  
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6
Confirm with OK .  
To end, press MENU .  
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Automatic controlled recording from a  
satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)  
This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off video recorder when a video  
signal is recognised through the connected scart cable. If your satellite receiver has a  
programming function, the recording will start automatically (as long as the satellite receiver is  
switched on).  
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
2
3
Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.  
Select line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' using P =r or P ;q and confirm  
with OK .  
4
5
Select line 'RECORD LINK' using P =r or P ;q .  
SPECIAL SETTINGS  
Select function 'ON' with QSr or SqP .  
OSD  
è ON  
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CLOCK DISPLAY  
RECORD LINK  
REPEAT PLAY  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Switching off 'Record Link'  
To switch off the function, select 'OFF'.  
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7
8
9
Confirm with OK .  
To end, press MENU .  
Insert a cassette.  
Use a scart cable to connect scart socket EXT.2AV. 2 on the video  
recorder to the corresponding scart socket on the satellite receiver.  
0
Programme the satellite receiver with the required information  
(programme number of the TV channel, start time, end time).  
If necessary, please see the operating instructions for your satellite  
receiver.  
A
Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON m .  
The video recorder is now ready to record. The beginning and end of the recording is  
controlled via scart socket EXT.2AV. 2  
When this function is switched on, ' x ' will appear on the video recorder display.  
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General information  
Use programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date.  
The video recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the  
correct time.  
With this video recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one  
month.  
To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know:  
* the date you want to make the recording  
* the programme number of the TV channel  
* the start and stop time of the recording  
* VPS or PDC on or off  
This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.  
What is 'VPS/PDC'?  
'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) are  
used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV  
programme starts earlier or ends later than was scheduled, the video recorder  
will then turn on and off and the correct time.  
What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?  
Usually the start time is the same as the VPS or PDC time. But if your TV  
guide gives a VPS or PDC time which is different from the programme's start  
time, e.g. '20.15 (VPS/PDC 20.14)', you must enter the VPS/PDC time  
'20.14' exact to the minute as the start time.  
If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time,  
you must switch off VPS or PDC.  
Only one TV program of a TV channel can be controlled using 'VPS/PDC' at a  
time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel  
using 'VPS/PDC', you will need to programme these as two separate  
recordings.  
Programming a recording  
(with 'ShowView')  
Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to do tediously enter the date,  
programme number, start and end time. All the information needed for programming is  
contained in the ShowView-programming number. This 9-digit ShowView number is found in  
every TV listings magazine.  
1
2
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
Press TIMER k on the remote control.  
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Enter the entire ShowView number. This number is up to 9 digits long  
and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your  
TV listings magazine.  
e.g. 5-312-4 or 5 312 4  
Enter 53124 for the ShowView-number.  
If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions with CLEAR  
(CL) .  
SHOWVIEW  
SHOWVIEW NUMBER  
53124----  
REP.  
èONCE  
Selecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings  
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Using SELECT , select from the following options:  
'ONCE': Recording once  
'MO-FR': Repeated daily recordings (Monday to Friday)  
'WEEK.': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day)  
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Confirm with OK .  
TIMER  
aThe following message appears on the screen: 'SELECT PROG.  
NR.'  
VPS  
DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END  
21 MO-FR 01 20:00 21:30  
b The programme number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned to  
the ShowView number. Using the number buttons 0-9 on the remote  
control, select the corresponding programme number (name) of the TV  
channel and confirm with OK .  
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aThe following message appears on the screen: 'SHOWVIEW NUMBER  
NOT VALID'  
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b The entered ShowView number is incorrect. Correct your instructions or  
end with MENU .  
b Check the time/date (see chapter 'Installing your video', section 'Setting the  
time and date').  
aThe following message appears on the screen: 'MO-FR  
PROGRAMMING NOT POSSIBLE FOR WEEKEND'  
b A daily recording was entered for the wrong day. Daily programming can  
only be used for recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.  
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The decoded data appears after confirmation. You can go back to  
change the data. Select the corresponding input field using  
SqP or QSr . Change the data with P ;q , P =r or  
with the number buttons 0-9 .  
Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'START' input field  
Select the 'START' input field using SqP . Using SELECT switch on  
'VPS/PDC' (']' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch  
'VPS/PDC' off (']' goes out).  
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7
When all informations are correctly, confirm with OK . The  
programming information is stored in a TIMER block.  
Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected).  
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Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .  
The programmed recording will only function when the video  
recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .  
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ' k ' will light up on the video  
recorder display.  
Problems and solutions for programmed  
recordings  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
The video recorder  
will not operate  
bWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually.  
If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY/ON m .  
'SWITCH TO  
bThe video recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording.  
Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON m . A programmed recording (timer) will  
only function if the video recorder is switched off.  
STANDBY- TIMER  
RECORDING' flashes on  
the TV screen  
Cassette is ejected  
during recording  
bThe end of the tape was reached during recording.  
Error message: 'NO  
CASSETTE' k ' will flash  
in the video recorder  
display  
bNo cassette was inserted. Insert  
STANDBY/ON m .  
a
cassette and switch off the video recorder using  
Cassette was ejected  
as soon as the  
OK button was pressed  
bA cassette was inserted with the security tab removed. Undo the erase protection (chapter  
'Manual Recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes') or insert a different  
cassette.  
bIf this error message appears after pressing TIMER k , then all TIMER blocks are already  
programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear a programmed  
recording (TIMER block), select it with P ;q or P =r and then press CLEAR (CL) .  
Error message: 'ALL  
TIMERS OCCUPIED'  
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Programming a recording  
(without ShowView)  
1
2
3
4
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
Press TIMER k on the remote control twice . A free TIMER block  
will be highlighted.  
Press TIMER k . The information will appear on the screen.  
With TIMER k , SqP or QSr you can select 'DATE'  
(date), 'PROG.' (programme number), 'START' (start time) and 'END'  
(end time).  
Enter or change your information with P ;q or P =r , or with the  
number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.  
TIMER  
DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END  
21 MO-FR 01 20:00 21:30  
VPS  
]
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REP.pSELECT STOREpOK  
Selecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings  
In 'DATE' use SELECT to select from the following options:  
'ONCE': Recording once  
'MO-FR': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday  
'WEEK.': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day)  
Programme numbers of the 'E1' and 'E2' scart socket  
You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket  
EXT.1 AV. 1 ('E1') or EXT.2AV. 2 ('E2').  
'Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'START' input field  
Select the 'START' input field using TIMER k . Using SELECT switch on  
'VPS/PDC' (']' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch  
'VPS/PDC' off (']' goes out).  
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6
When all informations are correctly, confirm with OK . The  
programming information is stored in a TIMER block.  
Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected).  
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Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .  
The programmed recording will only function when the video  
recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .  
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ' k ' will light up on the video  
recorder display.  
Problem solving for programmed  
recordings  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
The video recorder  
does not react  
bWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually.  
If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY/ON m .  
'SWITCH TO  
bThe video recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording.  
Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON m . A programmed recording (timer) will  
only function if the video recorder is switched off.  
STANDBY- TIMER  
RECORDING' flashes on  
the TV screen  
A cassette was  
automatically ejected  
during recording  
bThe end of the tape was reached during recording.  
Error message: 'NO  
CASSETTE' ' k ' will  
flash in the video  
recorder display  
bNo cassette was inserted. Insert  
STANDBY/ON m .  
a
cassette and switch off the video recorder using  
The 'PROTECTED  
CASSETTE' error  
message appears  
briefly on the screen  
then the cassette is  
ejected  
bA cassette was inserted with the security tab removed. Undo the erase protection (chapter  
'Manual Recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes') or insert a different  
cassette.  
bIf this error message appears after pressing TIMER k , then all TIMER blocks are already  
programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear or check a  
programmed recording (TIMER block), select it with P ;q or P =r .  
Error message: 'ALL  
TIMERS OCCUPIED'  
The 'DATA ERROR'  
message appears on  
the screen  
bThe data for the recording could not be transferred. Please check date, start time and end time  
of the programmed recording.  
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Programming a recording with  
'TURBO TIMER'  
With this function, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours, will be  
quick and easy. The following pre-set information will appear in the display when you programme  
a recording using 'TURBO TIMER'.  
Programme number = the programme number currently selected (TV channel)  
Start time = current time  
End time = current time +2 hours  
1
Press TURBO TIMER on the remote control.  
The current set programme number will appear in the display, for  
instance, 'PROG. 01'. If required, you can change this using P ;q or  
P =r .  
BBC1  
a'CLK' will flash in the video recorder display  
b This display means that the video recorder clock is not set correctly. Please  
read the section 'Setting the time and date' in chapter 'Installing your video  
recorder'  
2
Press TURBO TIMER .  
The current time (= start time) will appear in the display, for instance,  
'START 20:00'. If required, you can change this using P ;q or  
P =r .  
20:00  
22:00  
3
4
Press TURBO TIMER .  
The end time will appear in the display, for instance, 'END 22:00'.  
'END 22:00'. If required, you can change this using P ;q or P =r .  
Press TURBO TIMER .  
'OK' will briefly appear in the video recorder display. Programming is  
now complete.  
5
6
Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected).  
Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .  
The programmed recording will only function when the video  
recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .  
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ' k ' will light up on the video  
recorder display.  
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Problems and solutions for programmed  
recordings  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
The video recorder  
does not react  
bWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually.  
If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY/ON m .  
bThe video recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording.  
Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON m . A programmed recording (timer) will  
only function if the video recorder is switched off.  
' k ' will flash in the  
video recorder display  
bNo cassette was inserted. Insert  
a
cassette and switch off the video recorder using  
STANDBY/ON m .  
Cassette is ejected  
during recording  
bThe end of the tape was reached during recording.  
The 'PROT' error  
message appears  
briefly in the display  
then the cassette is  
ejected  
bA cassette was inserted with the security tab removed. Undo the erase protection (chapter  
'Manual Recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes') or insert a different  
cassette.  
bIf this error message appears after pressing TIMER k , then all TIMER blocks are already  
programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear or check a  
programmed recording (TIMER block), select it with P ;q or P =r .  
Error message: 'FULL'  
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How to check, change or delete a  
programmed recording (TIMER)  
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
2
3
Press TIMER k on the remote control twice .  
Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change  
or delete with P =r or P ;q .  
Delete programmed recording  
Press CLEAR (CL) .  
'--' appears rather than the displayed values  
To end, press MENU .  
4
Press TIMER k .  
Select the input field with QSr or SqP .  
If required, change the information with P ;q , P =r or the  
number buttons 0-9 .  
5
6
Confirm with OK .  
Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .  
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Changing the video (colour) system  
If you playback recordings made on other video recorders or you want to record from external  
sources (via the scart socket), the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to  
colour distortion.  
You can switch off the automatic TV system switch-over as follows.  
Video (colour) systems  
Other countries, other video (colour) systems:  
In central Europe transmissions are broadcast in the PAL system (Phase  
Alternation Line) standard. France uses SECAM (Séquentiel à mémoire). In  
some countries (USA and Japan), TV viewers receive their programmes as an  
NTSC signal (National Television System Committee).  
1
Press MENU on the remote control before you start recording  
or during playback. The main menu will appear.  
2
3
Select line 'VIDEOSYSTEM' using P =r or P ;q and confirm with  
MENU  
OK .  
CLOCK  
AUTO TUNING  
MANUAL SEARCH  
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.  
RECORD SPEED  
AUTO STANDBY  
VIDEOSYSTEM  
Select the TV (colour) system with the least disruptions using  
SqP or QSr .  
If colour interference still occurs, you can switch to 'B/W' (black and  
white).  
LANGUAGE  
SPECIAL SETTINGS  
________________________________  
…EXITpMENU  
†HOTLINEpCL  
OK  
4
5
Confirm with OK .  
To end, press MENU .  
How can I change back to 'Automatic Switchꢀover'?  
If you change the programme number, the video (colour) system for recording  
will switch itself back to 'AUTO' (automatic switch-over).  
If you eject the cassette, the video (colour) system for playback will switch  
itself back to 'AUTO' (automatic switch-over).  
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Child lock  
You can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with this function. When the child  
lock is active, the buttons on the front of the device are blocked (will not function). You can  
make programmed recordings while the child lock is on.  
1
With the video recorder switched on, press CHILD LOCK on the  
remote control for five seconds. ' { ' will appear on the video  
recorder display.  
2
3
Put away the remote control somewhere out of reach of children.  
If you want to switch off the child lock, press CHILD LOCK again for  
five seconds, with the video recorder switched on. ' { ' will  
disappear from the video recorder display.  
a' { ' will flash in the video recorder display  
b This symbol flashes when a button is pressed when the child lock is active.  
Switching the onꢀscreen display (OSD) off  
or on  
Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the  
current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen. You  
can switch off the information about the operating status so that the on screen display (OSD) is  
not recorded when copying video cassettes.  
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
2
3
Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.  
Select line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' using P =r or P ;q and confirm  
with OK .  
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In the line 'OSD', select the desired setting with SqP .  
SPECIAL SETTINGS  
OSD  
è ON  
p
CLOCK DISPLAY  
RECORD LINK  
REPEAT PLAY  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Which settings can I choose?  
'ON': Shows the OSD for a few seconds only.  
'OFF': Switches off the OSD.  
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5
6
Confirm with OK .  
EXITpMENU  
STOREpOK  
To end, press MENU .  
Switch off the clock display  
To save energy, you can switch off the clock display on the video recorder. Programmed  
(TIMER) recordings will still take place.  
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
2
3
Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.  
Select the line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' with P =r or P ;q and  
confirm with OK .  
4
To switch off the time display on the video recorder, select in the line  
'CLOCK DISPLAY' with SqP 'OFF'.  
SPECIAL SETTINGS  
OSD  
è ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
p
CLOCK DISPLAY  
RECORD LINK  
REPEAT PLAY  
How can I switch on the clock display?  
Select with QSr 'ON' (time display switched on).  
________________________________  
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5
6
Confirm with OK .  
'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.  
To end, press MENU .  
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Continuous playback  
This function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassette  
is reached, the video recorder will rewind and start from the beginning again. This function is  
activated or deactivated as follows.  
1
Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.  
2
Select line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' using P ;q or P =r and confirm  
with OK .  
3
4
Select line 'REPEAT PLAY' using P ;q or P =r .  
SPECIAL SETTINGS  
Select function 'ON' with QSr or SqP .  
If you select 'OFF', continuous playback will be switched off.  
OSD  
è ON  
p
CLOCK DISPLAY  
RECORD LINK  
REPEAT PLAY  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
5
Confirm with OK .  
'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.  
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EXITpMENU STOREpOK  
6
7
8
To end, press MENU .  
Insert a cassette.  
Start the continuous playback with the PLAY G playback button.  
Automatic switchꢀoff  
If you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it will  
switch to standby automatically. You can cancel this function to use the video recorder as a  
television receiver.  
1
2
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.  
3
Select line 'AUTO STANDBY' using P =r or P ;q .  
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Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON' (automatic switch-off)  
with the menu buttons SqP or QSr .  
5
6
Confirm with OK . 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.  
To end, press MENU .  
Selecting the sound channel  
You can select the desired sound channel during playback or while receiving TV channels via the  
video recorder. This allows you to select a desired language for multi-language transmissions.  
1
Press SELECT . This will show the current sound setting.  
What goes on behind the settings?  
'STEREO':  
Left and right stereo (HIFI) sound tracks can be heard.  
'LEFT':  
The left stereo (HIFI) sound track can be heard.  
'RIGHT':  
The right stereo (HIFI) sound track can be heard.  
'MONO':  
The mono (linear) sound track can be heard.  
'MIXED':  
The mono (linear) sound track can be heard at the same time as the stereo  
(HIFI) sound tracks.  
2
Keep pressing SELECT until the desired setting appears in the  
display.  
Automatic switch to 'MONO'  
If a TV channel does not transmit a stereo signal or if there is no stereo signal  
recorded on the video cassette, the video recorder will automatically switch  
to 'MONO'. You will not be able to select any other settings.  
Playing back an audio dubbing  
When dubbing video recordings, the mono (linear) sound track is recorded  
with a new sound signal. The stereo (HIFI) sound track is kept. To hear the  
dubbed section, you must select either 'MONO' or 'MIXED'.  
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JSuppressing interference  
Optimising the modulator  
In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar  
frequency as the video recorder.  
Result: As soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality for this or several  
other TV channels will decreased.  
The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (modulator)  
frequency on the video recorder.  
What is a modulator?  
This electronic component in the video recorder allows the device to transmit  
audio and video signals via the aerial cable. These signals can be received TV  
set just like TV channels.  
What is an modulator frequency?  
This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel on which the  
audio or video signal is transmitted.  
1
2
Switch on the TV set. Select the programme number used for video  
recorder playback (see TV operating instructions).  
Press STOP/EJECT ? to eject any cassette that might be in the  
device.  
3
Hold the STOP h button on the remote control.  
In addition press the STOP/EJECT ? button on the video  
recorder until the pre-set modulator frequency e.g. 'M591' (591MHz  
or UHF channel 36) appears in the display.  
The video recorder will now transmit a test image on UHF channel  
36/Frequency 591MHz.  
4
Select line 'OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY' using P ;q or P =r . Enter  
the new modulator frequency with the number buttons 0-9 .  
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR  
OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY 591  
p
MODULATOR  
ON  
G
SOUND SYSTEM  
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EXITpMENU STOREpOK  
5
Tune in the TV set to the new modulator frequency (channel 21 - 69)  
shown in the video recorder display.  
aSound interference occurs  
b The wrong sound system could have been selected.  
In line 'SOUND SYSTEM', select the TV system with the least sound  
disruptions using SqP or QSr . 'G' (TV system PAL-B,G) or  
'K' (TV system SECAM-D,K).  
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Confirm with OK .  
'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.  
Optimising the modulator is now complete.  
Switching the modulator on / off  
If you cannot clear picture or sound interference despite optimisation, you can switch off the  
built-in modulator.  
Warning:  
this is only possible if you have connected the video recorder to the TV set with a  
scart cable. Without a scart cable you will not receive a picture from the video  
recorder on the TV set when the modulator is switched off.  
1
2
3
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
Press STOP/EJECT ? to eject any cassette that might be in the  
device.  
Hold the STOP h button on the remote control.  
In addition press the STOP/EJECT ? button on the video  
recorder until the pre-set modulator frequency e.g. 'M591' (591MHz  
or UHF channel 36) appears in the display.  
4
5
Select the line 'MODULATOR' on the TV screen or 'MOD+' in the  
display with P ;q or P =r .  
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR  
OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY 591  
p
MODULATOR  
ON  
G
Select 'OFF' on the TV screen with QSr or in the display 'MOD-'  
(modulator off).  
SOUND SYSTEM  
How can I switch the modulator back on?  
________________________________  
EXITpMENU STOREpOK  
In the display, select 'MOD+' (modulator on) with QSr .  
6
7
Confirm with OK .  
To end, press MENU .  
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KBefore you call an engineer  
If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by  
the following reasons. You can also call the customer service centre in your country.  
The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model  
number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO.) of your video recorder ready.  
HOTLINE telephone numbers  
The telephone numbers for after-sales service (HOTLINE) are also saved in your video recorder.  
To call them up, proceed as follows:  
1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for  
the video recorder.  
2
3
Press MENU . The main menu appears.  
Press CLEAR (CL) . The after-sales service telephone numbers will  
appear on the screen.  
4
5
Using OK , you can select more telephone numbers.  
To end, press MENU .  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
bThere is no power supply: check the power supply.  
bA programmed recording is currently being made: if desired, cancel the programmed recording  
with STANDBY/ON m .  
bChild lock active: switch the child lock off.  
bThere is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply for 30 seconds, then  
connect again.  
If this doesn't help, you could reset your video recorder to the default factory settings.  
Your video recorder  
does not respond to  
any button being  
pressed:  
bAttention:  
All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be cleared.  
1. Disconnect from the mains power supply.  
2. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON m/I button on the device and reconnect to the mains  
power supply.  
Resetting devices to  
default factory settings  
3. Release the button when 'OSD' appears in the video recorder display.  
Cassette is jammed in  
the video recorder:  
bDon't use force. Pull out the mains plug for a moment.  
bRemote control not pointed toward the video recorder: point it at the video recorder.  
bThere is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and place them back.  
bBatteries have run out: change the batteries.  
Remote control does  
not work:  
bThere is no recording on the cassette: change the cassette.  
No picture when you  
play a cassette:  
bYou have selected the wrong programme number on the TV for playing cassette: on the TV,  
select the correct programme number for the video recorder.  
bThe cable connecting the TV set and the video recorder has come loose: check the cable.  
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PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
bYour TV set is not properly adjusted.  
bThe cassette is badly worn or of poor quality: use new cassette.  
bTracking is not properly adjusted: turn to chapter 'Eliminating picture interference' and read the  
section 'Optimising tracking'.  
bPlease read chapter 'Eliminating picture interference'.  
bYou haven't selected the correct video (colour) system for playback: Turn to chapter 'Additional  
functions' section 'Changing the video (colour) system'.  
Poor picture quality  
when you play a  
cassette:  
bThe TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number:  
check TV channels stored.  
bA cassette was inserted that does not have the security tab (cannot be used to record): Insert a  
cassette with an intact security tab or change cassette. For more information, please see the  
section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes' in chapter 'Manual Recording'.  
b'VPS/PDC' switched on but 'VPS/PDCtime' wrong: 'enter 'VPS/PDCtime exactly to the minute.  
Have your aerial checked.  
No recording possible:  
bYou have programmed the wrong time or date: check time and date.  
bCheck time and date. If time and date are wrong despite manual setting, you can switch 'SMART  
CLOCK' off. Please read the section 'Setting the time and date' in the chapter 'Installing your  
video recorder'.  
bYou have not set the TIMER properly: Check the programmed recordings (TIMER block).  
bYou have put in a cassette that cannot be recorded on: undo the erase protection on the  
cassette.  
Programmed  
recording does not  
work:  
The wrong TV channel  
was decoded (entered)  
after you programmed  
a recording using  
b1. Enter the ShowView programming number of the desired TV channel.  
2. Confirm with OK .  
3. Check the programme number/channel name in the 'PROG.' input field  
4. If this does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select the input field and change the  
programme number/channel name.  
ShowView  
5. Confirm with TIMER k .  
bTurn to chapter 'Suppressing interference' and read 'Optimising the modulator' and 'Switching  
on/off the modulator'.  
bHave your aerial checked.  
bYou will find information on how to switch the TV system in chapter 'Installing your video  
recorder' section 'Manual TV channel search'.  
There is picture or  
sound interference on  
TV reception:  
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